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Alzheimer's and Dementia: Global Resources

Alzheimer's and Dementia: Global Resources: Worldwide, at least 44 million people are living with dementia. To serve this global population, as well as their families and caregivers, the Alzheimer's Association has translated its most popular and unique online resources and tools.

Jean Dickinson
Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Alzheimer's Association, California Southland Chapter
 
 
It's time to celebrate. Our group is now 20,000 members strong. This includes many members from around the world. It's also indicative of the growing interest in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and the increasing number of people affected each day.

The Alzheimer's Association has "gone global," too. Please take a moment to visit our new Web portal at http://www.alz.org/global/ It has information in many languages along with in-country resources. We encourage you to link to us!

Alzheimer's & Dementia: Global Resources
    Country-specific Alzheimer's statistics, research plans and local support services.
    Educational content covering risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
    An overview of the Alzheimer's Association role in funding critical dementia research.
    An interactive brain tour.
    A call to action for the global community to join the cause.

Content can be accessed by country or language.